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https://www.mymochi.com/blog/what-is-mochi/#:~:text=It's%20more%20than%20just%20a,treat%20that%20many%20people%20love.

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Tiramisu is one of the most iconic and classic Italian desserts ever. It's meaning in Italian is "cheer me up" or "pick me up" which goes to show that they love their tiramisu, just as much as they love their pizza or pasta.

According to beliefs, the filling in cannoli was from the Saracens, when they introduced sugar cane to Italy. They used to be referred to as Cappeli de Turchi, which means Turkish hats. This dessert was actually made for the Carnival which was kind of like a parade. To people to celebrate this festival, cannoli is a symbol of fertility.

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https://dorebyletao.com/blog/the-uniqueness-of-japanese-dessert-ingredient/

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https://www.tofugu.com/japan/japanese-dessert-journey/

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Maritozzo, a loaf of honey bread with whipped cream on top is from Lazio, a place in Rome, Italy. This dessert dates back to the ancient Roman civilization, which used to be a dessert eaten by poorer people. Engagement rings are sometimes hidden in these treats.

The famous Italian dessert tiramisu was born in Treviso, about the time of the nineteenth century, according to tradition. These layered cream filled cakes topped with cocoa powder make such an amazing dessert, they are not only served in Italy, but all over the world! In fact, tiramisu is the fifth most known italian word.

The Cassata from Sicily is a sponge cake with sheep ricotta cheese, and a varitiy of candied fruits. Other topping choices could be candied orange peel, nuts, chocolate, and many more. There is also an icing cover on this cake, which was later estabilished.

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Most Japanese desserts are very soft, and mostly served cold, like mochi, Japanese cheesecake, coffee jelly and dorayaki are all good examples. Italy's desserts, however, are a lot more flavourful. The textures in Italian desserts are also a lot more varied than the Japanese sweets, and they can be anything from crispy to soft. There are also a lot of similar desserts between the two countries. Japan's mochi and Italy's cannoli are both desserts which have an outer shell and a soft creamy filling.

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Hokkido is the main place in japan that serves japanese cheesecake, because it is said to be the "agricultural heart of Japan". This particular place is renowned for its dairy products, which is why Japanese cheesecake is one of it's main desserts.

Tohoku is the northernmost part of Honshu (the main island of Japan), with relatively harsh weather and low population. Here we're going to sample a much more Japanese-sounding dessert: edamame mochi. This dish originates from Sendai, the principal city of Tohoku.

The northmost part of the main island of Japan (Honshu) is Tohoku, where there are server weather conditions and a particular low population is where edamame mochi is popular.

Coffee jelly is another one of Japan's desserts. This sweet is found in Kanto. A third of Japan's population lives in Kanto, the easternmost section of Honshu, largely in the Tokyo metropolitan area. This coffee jelly is served in both restaurants and convenience stores.

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https://jovinacooksitalian.com/2012/08/13/what-makes-italian-desserts-so special/#:~:text=Perhaps%20this%20comes%20from%20their,make%20Italian%20desserts%20so%20delicious.

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The first of Japan's dessert is the sticky and sweet rice cake, mochi, which is one of the oldest processed food from Japan. Around the time after the year 630, most of the sweets in Japan were inspired by Chinese pastries. Many different Portuguese treats including sponge cake and sugar candy had a significant impact on the process of inventing new Japanese candy. During the time of the Edo period, which was a time without any wars, lots of the Japanese sweets began to develop, and many of the desserts we know were invented during that time.  Additionally, the arrival of modern baking tools like ovens for example, were introduced, which contributed heavily to the population of baked goods.

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https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0000043/#:~:text=The%20history%20of%20Japanese%20sweets,sent%20to%20China%2019%20times.

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https://www.thespruceeats.com/japanese-desserts-5192163

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In Italy, they didn't have much access to sugar in the early times, so they only had desserts on special occasions. The oldest desserts were from bread recipes, and they used honey or fruit to sweeten the bread. After a while, sugar became more common and Italy started preparing milk, honey, eggs, almonds, and more modern recipes. These ingredients soon became the Italian desserts we know today, Italian cheesecake, Panna Cotta, Cannoli and lots more. When sugar became increasingly affordable, even more desserts were invented, like the tiramisu and cassata cream cake.

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Italy is one of those food-loving countries that you could literally just eat your way through. While this country may be known for it's pasta and pizza, their desserts might be even better. Cannolis, panna cotta, tartufo, gelato, and Italy's most famous dessert, tiramisu, are only a fraction of what desserts Italy has to offer. A common ingredient used in most italian desserts is ricotta cheese, which they like to use in both desserts and main dishes.

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There are many people who love Japanese cusine, but their food extends further than just savoury meals. Japan is one of the countries with the best and most desserts, one of the most famous being mochi. From trendy matcha ice cream and delicious Japanese cheesecake to simpler sweet snacks like dorayaki and dango dumplings, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The ingredients in Japanese desserts are always very unique, in a good way. Some of the flavours Japan uses in their many desserts include Azuki Beans (also known as red beans), matcha, agar (a vegetarian/healthier jelly), and also Japanese fruits like peach and ume!

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These two sweet desserts/snacks are actually pretty different, but can be similar in some ways. Dorayaki is a honey pancake, stuffed with red bean paste, so it is obviously more heavy and filling than the thin light and crispy pizzelle. They both have quite distinct tastes, for dorayaki is the sweet red bean filling, while the pizzelle has a subtle vanilla flavour. The way to prepare these treats are a similar, because for the Japanese pancake is (COME BACK LATER grilled?), the Italian waffle cookie is made with a waffle maker type machine. Pizzelle most typically has beautiful floral patterns on it, dorayaki can also has engravings on it too, although it isn't very common.

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https://www.modernasianbaking.com/recipes/the-best-japanese-cheesecake-recipe

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Mochi and cannoli may seem like polar opposites at first glace, but they actually have more in common than you think. They both have an outer layer, for mochi the glutinous rice dough, and for cannoli the fried pastry. They also both have a filling, although mochi can sometimes be eaten without any filling inside. These two desserts are mainly eaten cold, to prevent it from melting.

The shapes are quite different, because mochi has a round shape, while cannoli is shaped like a tube. Mochi's texture is also quite soft, and cannoli is more firm and crispy.

Michi is the Italian version of the traditional version of mochi, and is very similar to mochi ice cream.

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Both of these traditional desserts are cakes, but they have many differences. Japanese cheesecake is softer and isn't as rich and tasty as tiramisu. Tiramisu also is better served with a cup of coffee at the end of a meal, while Japanese cheesecake is better alone without toppings. However, they both are best served cold, and are both usually are eaten as dessert at the end of a meal.

Italy actually has it's own version of cheesecake, which is made with ricotta, instead of cream cheese. Italian cheesecake is actually more similar to regular cheesecake than Japanese cheesecake, because it has a more firm texture than a soft and airy one.

Japan also loves tiramisu, but their's is usually made with matcha, because that is one of Japan's most famous flavours. It is very similar to the traditional tiramisu, and can be served in both a container and a cup, like normal.

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https://sakura.co/blog/dorayaki-japans-red-bean-pancake-guide-recipe/#:~:text=Dorayakis%20are%20soft%2C%20fluffy%20pancakes,bean%20paste%20becomes%20more%20pronounced.

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https://www.npr.org/2021/10/31/1050951605/ado-campeol-the-man-known-as-the-father-of-tiramisu-has-died#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20BBC%2C%20Alba,bowl%20of%20eggs%20and%20sugar.

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https://www.supermooncheesecakes.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-japanese-cheesecake-and-regular/#:~:text=As%20we%20mentioned%20before%2C%20Japanese,taste%20nothing%20like%20each%20other!

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https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-desserts/

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What it is and how to make it:

One of the most popular Japanese desserts, mochi is made of short-grain japonica glutinous rice, also called mochigome, to make a rice cake that is both sweet and chewy. Other ingredients such as water, or cornstarch. After the mochigome is steamed, it has to be pounded until smooth, traditionally with a heavy wooden pestle called kine, but there are many modern methods, like a mochi maker machine.
Serving:

Daifuku: Mochi filled with a red bean (or sometimes white bean) paste. Ichigo daifuku is a strawberry variation where people add a fresh strawberry inside along with the red bean paste.
Chimaki: Mochi wrapped in bamboo leaves, eaten boiled or steamed.
Mochi Ice Cream: A more modern form of mochi, with ice cream stuffed inside of the rice cake

History:
The idea of steaming glutinous rice and turning it into a paste originally came from China, and eventually found it's way into the Japanese culture near the end of the Jōmon period ( c. 14,000–300 BC).

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Mochi, which is known to be Japan's first and most famous dessert has more significance than it seems. It is actually a symbol for good luck and fortune, and a food that is a source of nourishment.

Matcha tea to Japan is not just a drink, but a cultural treasure, and it is used in many events such as weddings or funerals. The history of matcha goes back to when some Japanese monks came back from china with tea, in the 12th century. The significance of this tea is why so many desserts are flavoured with it, including matcha ice cream or matcha mochi.

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Popular desserts - Japanese cheesecake: 

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Popular desserts - Japanese cheesecake: 

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What it is:

Japanese cheesecakes can actually be very different from traditional American or European cheesecakes. The Japanese version is a lot more light, fluffy, airy, and not as sweet. There are many flavours of this cheesecake, including chocolate, matcha, but it is mostly flavoured with lemon or yuzu, which gives it a refreshing taste.
How to make it:
A normal cheesecake is made with mainly cream cheese, sugar, eggs and butter, and also a crust made of crackers. Japanese cheesecakes actually use only cream cheese, milk and cornstarch as it's main ingredients, which makes it lighter and fluffier.
Serving:
Japanese cheesecake is usually served alone, without any toppings, so people can enjoy the delicate flavours of the cake. It is mainly eaten cold, to keep it from falling apart.

History:
The recipe of the Japanese cheesecake was created by a Japanese chef, Tomotaro Kuzuno when he was inspired by a käsekuchen/german type of cheesecake during the 1960s.

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What it is:

Tiramisu is a delicious Italian dessert that is loved by many people around the world. The word "Tiramisu" in Italian literally means “pick me up” or “cheer me up” which is why this dessert is served at the end of a meal to cheer you up.
How to make it:
Traditionally, tiramisu is made from finger biscuits, egg yolks, sugar, coffee, mascarpone cheese, and a little bit of cocoa powder to top it off. Sometimes, a little bit of wine is added. To start, you have to dip the ladyfinger biscuits into the coffee, which is usually really strong to add more taste. You then have to get a container, and assemble the tiramisu with the coffee-soaked biscuits and then a layer of custard cream, and the layers keep going until the top of the container. To finish, a sprinkle of cocoa powder is added on top.
Serving:
Tiramisa is served best when cold, and at the end of a meal. What makes this dessert even better is when it is paired with a cup of coffee, which will definitely cheer you up.

History:
According to the BBC, tiramisu was made when chef Roberto Linguanotto unintentionally dropped some mascarpone into a bowl of eggs and sugar. He thought it tasted good, so he told another chef, Alba Campeol and together, they added coffee soaked ladyfingers to create the first tiramisu, which was first offered on the menu of the restaurant in 1972.

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https://www.justonecookbook.com/what-is-mochi-japanese-rice-cake/#:~:text=strawberry%20ice%20cream.-,What%20Is%20Mochi%20Made%20Of%3F,gives%20mochi%20its%20beloved%20texture.

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What it is:

Cannoli is a popular Italian fried pastry in the shape of a tube. This tube is stuff with a cheesy cream that is both light and fluffy. The word "Cannoli" in Italain is actually the plural of cannolo, which means "little tube"

How to make it:
The flakey pastry is made with normal baking ingredients, like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Sometimes marsala, which is a wine, is added to add extra flavour. The cream that is stuffed inside is made with ricotta cheese, or sometimes mascarpone, and sugar, and then dusted with some icing sugar.
Serving:
The cream inside the pastry can be customised to your liking. Chocolate chips, pistachios and candied fruits are all examples of things you can add to the cream to give it a burst of flavour. You can also dip the cannoli in melted chocolate.

History:
When sugar was introduced to Sicily, which is a region in Italy, around 827 and 1091, this was the start of the path for many new desserts, including the cannoli. Many people believe that this dessert was made by a woman.

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What it is:

Dorayaki is a known Japanese confection which is a soft honey pancake stuffed with a delicious red bean paste. Many Japanese children love to eat dorayaki as a snack or a treat, because it is a big part of the culture.

How to make it:
Dorayaki pancake batter is very simalar to normal pancake batter, it's made with eggs, sugar, honey until smooth, flour and baking powder, and then fried on a pan. The honey pancakes are then filled with anko red bean paste.
Serving:
To make this snack even tastier, you can serve it with milk, Japanese yogurt, coffee, green tea, or a matcha latte.

History:
In 1914, a candy shop in Tokyo called "Usagiya" came up with the idea of Dorayaki, which grew in popularity. The name "dorayaki" means gong, and grilled. The gong is a reference to how the pancake is both circular and bronze-coloured appearence looks like a gong, and grilled because these treats are made on a grill.

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What it is:

Pizzelles are kind of like a thin and crispy waffle cookie, that can be enjoyed in many different flavours. The slight vanilla flavour makes this a very addicting snack, and once you eat one, you can't stop!

How to make it:
Flour, eggs, sugar, butter or vegetable oil are all ingredients used to make this sweet treat. After you finish making the batter, a pizzelle waffle maker is needed. When it's ready, you can leave it as it is, or you could mold the cookie into another shape, for example, the shape of a cannoli.
Serving:
These waffle-cookies come in a lot of different flavours. Usually

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